Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system has sufficient capacity and compliance with EPA standards to serve both the dwelling and the mobile home without risking public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive technical report detailing the capacity, condition, and effluent loading of the existing septic tank and percolation area.
- The submitted site layout plan was inaccurate in scale and failed to clearly delineate the pipework connections between the mobile home and the disposal system.
- The existing percolation area is undersized according to EPA standards, posing a significant risk of environmental pollution and prejudice to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought temporary permission for the retention of an existing mobile home at Ballynellard, Castle Talbot. The proposal was refused primarily due to significant concerns regarding wastewater management and public health. The applicant failed to provide adequate technical documentation or accurate site plans to prove that the existing septic tank and percolation area could handle the combined effluent load of the main dwelling and the mobile home. Ultimately, the system was found t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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